Solution Architect - Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement

Are you a Solutions Architect looking to put their mark on the work at one of the country’s biggest charities? 

Our architecture vision is to deliver reliable and efficient technical landscape, making it easier to deliver and support technology that grows our income and delivers British Heart Foundation's (BHF) mission.

As a Solution Architect you’ll play an instrumental role in making that happen.

About the role

In this role, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the technology and business ambitions of our Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. Working closely with our Portfolio and Architecture teams, you’ll shape projects and lead solution designs which enable the business ambitions and fulfil the architectural vision. 

You’ll gain a clear understanding of the suppliers, as-is configuration, and capabilities of the technology and you’ll provide governance and guidance to our engineering teams and suppliers to ensure the quality of delivered solutions.

About Technology Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement

With an ever increasing need to reach and engage our supporters more effectively, this portfolio is responsible for ensuring that our technology accelerates delivery of our Inspiring Action strategy, helping us matter to more people. Our teams will, in conjunction with team teams in MFE, ensure that we deliver a great online experience, delivering the value that allows our marketing teams to maximise support and income.

Working arrangements

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. 

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.  The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage. 
 
About you

As our ideal candidate, you’ll have previous knowledge and experience of architecture frameworks and approaches, as well as knowledge of industry standards and best practices to ensure solutions are efficient, reliable, and scalable.

You'll have experience and knowledge of the following:

• Knowledge of service transition processes to ensure the solution can be smoothly transitioned into operation.
• Designing, developing, documenting, and supporting technology solutions
• Extensive experience working in a solution architecture or technical design role.
• Previous experience of working with virtual, multi-cultural and matrixed teams and 3rd parties
• Stakeholder management and communicating skills with stakeholders up to director level. 
• Experience of implementing architectural standards and best practice 

With extensive experience working in a solution architecture or technical design role, you’ll have an understanding of project management frameworks to ensure the solution is delivered on time and within budget.

You’ll also be able to create high-level designs that outline technical architecture of a solution and will possess strong analytical skills, allowing you to analyse complex business problems and requirements. 

Alongside outstanding collaboration skills, you’ll be able to display diplomacy and negotiation across functions and will be able to quickly understand business processes and operations to make sure "the solution" aligns with business objectives.
About us 

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Interview process 

First stage interviews will be a short one-way video interview, successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams. 

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click through to our careers site to apply. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.